AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, CMC—Legendary former soccer supervisor Leo Beenhakker, who led Trinidad and Tobago to their solely World Cup in 2006, died on Thursday at 82.
Throughout a storied teaching profession, Beenhakker coached the nationwide groups of the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Actual Madrid, Feyenoord, and Ajax golf equipment.
Austin Jack Warner, who was influential in bringing Beenhakker to T&T, praised the Dutchman, saying he had accomplished the nation a superb service.
He mentioned Beenhakker had introduced T&T to a stage nobody believed was attainable.
“I have to say that I used to be shocked at present once I received the information of the passing of Leo, my good friend, my brother, my colleague, and even rather more. The ache of the loss is past overwhelming.
“The emotional journey I used to be compelled to journey by way of upon listening to the information can by no means be described. Leo was the person who took this nation to their dizzying heights of gold soccer once they certified for the FIFA Males’s World Cup in 2006,” Warner mentioned.
“No different nationwide coach earlier than Beenhakker or none after him has matched his achievement, and no different coach, I dare say, no different man has introduced this nation collectively as Leo did.”
Beenhakker led Ajax to the Eredivisie title within the 1979-80 and 1989-90 seasons earlier than successful the Dutch high flight once more with Feyenoord in 1998-99.
Nonetheless, Beenhakker’s most profitable stint got here at Madrid, successful three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and two Supercopa trophies.
In a press release, Actual Madrid expressed condolences at Beenhakker’s passing.
“Actual Madrid, its president and board of administrators, are deeply saddened by the dying of Leo Beenhakker, the legendary Actual Madrid coach who led the Whites between 1986 and 1989 and in 1992,” the Spanish facet mentioned.
“Actual Madrid desires to specific their condolences and affection to his household, golf equipment, and family members.
“Leo Beenhakker has handed away on the age of 82. Actual Madrid extends its condolences to all Madridistas. Could he relaxation in peace,” the assertion added.
